Description

　　This is a 24-month combined orthotic and prosthetic residency position. Achieves timely completion of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) orthotic/prosthetic residency standards. Evaluates, casts, measures, designs, fabricates, and fits various levels of complexity of orthoses/prostheses for patients under the supervision of the NCOPE Residency Director (Gillette Resident Coordinator) and/or NCOPE Resident Mentor. Resulting orthoses/prostheses will be fit comfortably and be cosmetically acceptable to meet or exceed treatment goals.

　　Major Challenges

　　Actively works with NCOPE Residency Director and/or Resident Mentor to achieve NCOPE residency standards and competencies by the end of the residency term.

　　Meets established due dates for completion of orthoses/prostheses by prioritizing work load and following up with Central Fabrication Technicians during fabrication process.

　　Performs evaluations, fittings and adjustments within the timeframes established in the OPS scheduling protocols.

　　All issues resulting in delays of anticipated due dates for orthoses/prostheses will be immediately reported to the NCOPE Residency Director and/or Resident Mentor.

　　Qualifications

　　Required:

　　Graduate of an orthotic and prosthetic practitioner program accredited by NCOPE and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

　　Current CPR certification (BLS through American Heart Association) required, or must obtain certification within 90-days of hire

　　Regular travel to Phalen Adult, St. Paul Main Campus, and Burnsville locations and occasionally to other Gillette locations.

　　Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

　　Creative technical problem-solving ability

　　Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

　　Computer experience

　　Gillette Children’s is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

　　Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

　　Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

　　To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers .

　　Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)